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Community Foundation of Washington County. The Power of Philanthropy. IT MAKES GOOD SENSE. What is a Community Foundation?. Community Foundations Are…. 1. Grantmakers. They support a wide range of community needs- education, health, human services and more. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Community Foundation of Washington County
The Power of Philanthropy
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IT MAKES GOOD SENSE
What is a Community Foundation?
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• 1. Grantmakers. They support a wide range of community needs- education, health, human services and more.
• 2. Local Giving Vehicles. They establish and hold numerous funds for a variety of charitable purposes.
• 3. Community Leaders and Conveners. They act as community catalysts focusing on long-term endowment building and sustainability.
Community Foundations Are…
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• Monitor all community needs… arts & culture, economic development, health, environment, education and more!
• Direct grants and resources to appropriate areas
• Re-direct funds as community needs change
• Knowledge of community issues, opportunities, and resources
• Gather information and track local agencies and programs
Making a difference where it is needed most in the local community
#1. Grantmaker
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• Educate donors about charitable giving vehicles
• Customize giving approaches to match personal interests and tax planning needs as a partner with professional advisors
• Share knowledge on community needs
• Offer involvement in recommending uses of a gift
• Provide the option to give anonymously
• Help people create personal legacies via named funds
#2. Giving Vehicle
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#2. Giving Vehiclecont….
Unrestricted Fund
Designated Fund
Agency Endowment
Field of Interest Fund
Donor Advised
Fund
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IT MAKES GOOD SENSE
Why do organizations partner with a Community Foundation?
Focus on mission
Grow endowments
Insure sustainability
Take advantage of Endow Iowa Tax Credit
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6+ TIMES
nonprofits
YEAR 15
$9,000 in cumulative grants and services
$16,000 balance
YEAR 25
$19,000 in cumulative grants and services
$23,000 balance
assumes 4.5% annual payout and 8.5% rate of return
Initial gift has been invested: 1 TIME 2 TIMES
YEAR 50
$66,000 in cumulative grants and services
$57,000 balance
YEAR 1
Establish a Named Fund
$10,000 gift
The Impact to
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• Act as a community catalyst
• Support high impact opportunities
• Governed by leaders with strong ties to the community
• Foster development of new organizations and programs
• Build endowments to ensure grants are available to support the community
Our business is building the local community
#3. Community Leader/ Convener
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IT MAKES GOOD SENSE
Iowa CommunitiesGrowing Endowments in
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IT MAKES GOOD SENSE
Tax CreditThe Endow Iowa
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Endow Iowa?WHAT IS
• Encourages Iowa Taxpayers to Contribute to Endowment Funds at Qualified Community Foundations
• Permanent Endowment Fund
• Has to be held at and receipted by the Community Foundation
• Iowa Charitable Purpose (scholarships, agency endowments, donor advised funds, etc.)
• No more than 5% spending/granting policy
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Endow Iowa?WHAT IS
THEN donors can be eligible for...
• 25% state tax credit for contribution- in addition to normal federal charitable deduction
• Limits each year• per taxpayer (up to $227,590)• statewide (approx $4.5 million in 2011)
• Tax credit paperwork has to be completed
• Awarded on a first come-first served basis
• Tax Credit Letter/# sent by IDED once awarded
• Can be carried forward up to 5 years
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Surprising wealth transfer in next 50 years
$41 trillion in United States
$531 billion in in Iowa through probate estates alone
$XXX billion in [County]
$XXX,XXX per probated estate
Endow Iowa Tax Credit Example
With Endow Iowa, donations to community foundation endowments cost
donors less.
For example, a $10,000 gift could cost just $4,000.
Gift: $10,000 $1,000
Tax Credit: $2,500 $ 250
Federal Deduction: $3,500 $ 250
Total Tax Savings: $6,000 $ 500
Total Cost of Gift: $4,000 $ 500
*Based on 35% marginal federal tax rate
Calculate for yourself and see the charitable impact at http://www.iowacommunityfoundations.org/resources.aspx
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Surprising wealth transfer in next 50 years
$41 trillion in United States
$531 billion in in Iowa through probate estates alone
$XXX billion in [County]
$XXX,XXX per probated estate
Endow Iowa… Proven Results!
• In 2010, approx $3.4 million leveraged $13.9 million
in giving. (processed by 3.15.11)
• 125 contributions were from businesses.
• Awarded to donors to approximately 71 different
community foundations/affiliates.
• Since inception, more than $75 million leveraged
through 7,834 separate donations… and its growing!
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Work with you to grow the organization’s endowment
Strategize the work
Organize a committee
Develop a brochure or case statement
Inventory current collateral
Identify & prioritize potential donors
Visit potential donors along with organization's board or committee members
What can we expect as an Endowment partner?
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IT MAKES GOOD SENSE
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